Elvin Lenard Kallstrom

Joseph Emilien Eugene Dorge died unexpectedly on August 30, 2022, at his residence. He was only 72 years old. The family is deeply saddened and shocked by his sudden death. Joseph was born on March 19, 1950.

Joseph is survived and missed by his loving wife Emilie (née Catellier) of 50 years; and his children, Natalie, Patrick, Roxanne (Michael), Carole Felipe (Rupert), Richard. Forever cherished and remembered by his five grandchildren, Austin, Marley, Nico, Everett, Edward. Siblings and their families; Paulette & Jean, Aline & Albert, Gerry, Leanne, Jean-Guy & Wanda, Michel & Bruce, Jacquie & Gilles, Lyse & Marleen. His memory will be cherished by the Catellier family; Marguerite & Maurice, Laurette & Andre, Aline & Michel, Rheal, Carole & Alphonse, Michelle & Claude.

His memory lives on with his nieces and nephews; Danielle & Jordan, Michelle, Ginette, Lisa, Nicole & Sean, Melanie, Julie, David, Chantal, Sylvie & Chris, Nicholas, Adam, Aleesia, Stephane & Lucille. On his wife’s side: Christine & Michel, Claudel & Réjean, Sylvie & Daniel, Johanne & Daniel, Darrel, Caroline & Ryan, Rossel & Julie, Miguel, Christian & Melisa, Justin, Maxine & Cory, Janelle. Great nieces and nephews; Gabriel, Raphael, Emanuel, Nathaniel, Callie, Moses, Miguel, Luc, Marc, Kaia, Elias, Rémi, Kaylen, Max, Danica, Olivia, Leon, Marceau. On his wife’s side: Melissa, Lexi, Josée, Chase, Elize, Reagan, Jayden, Rylan, Danika, Alex, Xavier, Tarren, Jada, Shya, Nova, Liam, Laken, Olivia, and Théo.

Joseph was predeceased by his father, Télesphore, his mother, Ida, his sister Johanne, and his brother Gerry. He was also predeceased by his in-laws Denis & Isabelle, brother in-laws Emile, Reynald, and David.

He was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba and grew up on a farm in St. Agathe, Manitoba. Later on he moved to Windsor Park in Winnipeg, Manitoba where he eventually met his wife. Then moved to his family farm in St. Agathe to start a family of his own, eventually ending up back in Winnipeg. Some of his greatest joy came from his five children. They created many memories while enjoying trips as a family. Visiting Mount Rushmore, Florida, and camping all over Manitoba and Ontario. He volunteered as a coach for soccer and hockey and attended many of their activities.

He took an active role in the lives of his grandchildren by teaching Austin how to play skip-bo, always sharing advice on life skills, and caring for him like a son. He loved to spend afternoons with Marley and Nico going to Ghost Lake, playing mini golf, taking them camping, or for ice cream treats. He would have special “campfires” with Everett, and this summer he was able to experience Eddie catching his first fish while taking Everett and Eddie fishing.

Joseph had many professions throughout his life. He worked in coal mines, farmed, was a co-founder of JO-VI-AL farming co-op, was a foreman for a few home builders, drove feed and fuel trucks, and owned and operated River City Pizza with wife and two sons. After moving to Alberta, he found his place at the Tool Rental in Home Depot where he made many friends.

Joseph had an unquenchable thirst for knowledge. He was often spending his spare time researching topics of interest or reading books. He enjoyed watching the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and was an avid Winnipeg Jets fan. He enjoyed doing puzzles and whenever surrounded by company you could be sure he would seize the opportunity for a game of canasta. You could be sure he is playing canasta in heaven with his family. Joseph loved driving and never turned down a good road trip. He really enjoyed his trips to Hawaii, Yuma, Victoria, and Florida. Recently he purchased an RV and made many good memories this past summer camping with his wife.

Joseph was never scared to take on new opportunities and did everything with honesty and integrity. He had very strong values and was well liked by everyone, mostly due to his positive energy. Joseph had incredible patience, and always made time to help others. He would say it all comes back to us.

His legacy will carry on forever reminding us that we control our attitudes. We choose to live a life of meaningful acts of love and service, like Christ modeled for us.

There are no words that can express how grateful and blessed we are to our neighbors who were there for us on the night of his passing. Also a heartfelt thank you to the Cochrane EMT, Firefighters, and RCMP for doing everything they could.

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